Can u also use the scoop basket bottom as an espresso tamper? Is the bottom flat and of a diameter of less than 50 mm? Thank you.
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While the bottom appears flat, the sides flare out. So, no, I'd not think this would be a good tamper as you couldn't get to all the grounds. The bottom is 35mm, and the top flares to around 47mm.Bear in mind, too, that you'd have to fill the bowl portion of the scoop and push directly on this down into the grounds. All in all, I can see this being far too annoying to be useful.
4326
I am not familiar with espresso tamper. The bottom is flat don't know diameter. I prefer to use the French press because I can take it anywhere. I am the only one in my household who drinks coffee occasionally.
4327
I dont have an Expresso machine. I would say yes, try it and see what results you get. Good luck.
1705599
A bottomless portafilter can be used to improve espresso tamping technique (you can see if there is any channeling when your shot is pulling, i.e. if the brew is mostly coming from certain spots at the bottom rather than consistently and pooling at the center). Also, there is less cleanup, and crema isn't lost in the spouts (meaning more in the cup and therefore more flavorful shots).
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by "tamper" do you mean to flatten coffee grounds down? They tell you NOT to do that in the little book that c omes with the Krups. Great machine. I have been using for years. Now have moved on to a Nespresso!! FABULOUS! bought it on Amazon. Poor Krups sits in the cupboard these days!
764588
I don't know what the mm measurement for the de-longi portafilter baskets are-- you need a tamper that is whatever the mm measurement of the basket is
897618
No. The coffee should not be tamped with a tamper as for a high-pressure espresso machine. It should be lightly compacted with a spoon to ensure the funnel is properly filled and there are no air pockets, but it should not be tamped.
299410
I got mine in June or July and it had---pressurized, single (pod), and double baskets. I use the double. The pressurized basket has a weird, tiny, plastic black piece and only ONE tiny pinhole for espresso to flow through. I have used that basket to backflush. It's not perfect of course but it worked until I could get a real, blind basket. That's a long way of saying "yes."
1979946
The unit comes with a scooper for the coffee and I used the back side of the scoop to tamp it down - worked perfectly!!
1804718
Hello,No logo at the bottom, but I found the cup not very convenient due to the shape (too wide for my taste) and the smallish capacity (OK for a single espresso, but not for a double one). I'd recommend Bodum 2.5 espresso cups instead.
1916065
I'm able to squeeze a regular mug (3 3/4 inch high) under filter basket. If you need to, take the tray out for a larger mug.
1565481
I actually use a standard coffee scoop and lightly tamp it down, then close the top over. You don't want to overfill it.
2245547
We bought a separate tamper as well to use for our espresso making. It's nothing fancy but does the job well. RSVP Terry's Tamper for Espresso We use the 50mm side (smaller side) and it works great!
1327548
No, it is not a drip machine. Espresso is placed in filter basket and then "screwed" up tight to tamp it (in other words it is self-tamping).
452949
Yes! as long as your breville came with the 'pod' basket. Some do not have it. Mine came with it. Its much shallower then normal espresso basket.
116457
Your question doesn't give as much information as it could but I'll try to answer it making an assumption. If you are talking about the Rancilio commercial espresso machine (5S) then, YES, this tamper works just fine. It is 58mm in diameter and most commercial espresso machines use 58mm filter basket. I use it with a Rancilio CLASSE 7 S machine. It's a pretty good value but it has its drawbacks; read some other answers / reviews to be fully informed.
485844
Absolutely not. The grind is too coarse for a properly pulled shot (the shot would be underextracted without a good crema) and it is not fine enough for a proper espresso from a stovetop espresso maker.
1184847
It depends on the size of your espresso, which would seem large considering the weight. The caddy is 8.5" x 12".
738375
You could, but the actual teacups themselves are much too small to be practical for anything other than espresso.